Las Garzas de Leo are headed to another final in the United States, facing a formidable opponent who has dominated recent matches. In the semifinals of the 2023 US Open Cup, they took on Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, in Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium. Las Garzas are chasing their second straight final, a goal sharpened by the Rosarino legend’s presence this season and the momentum he brings to the squad.
Under the guidance of Tata Martino, the team just clinched the Leagues Cup title through a dramatic penalty shootout against Nashville SC. That triumph sets them up for the upcoming MLS regular season restart, with a clear objective: build on the path they have begun and keep the pressure on their competition. The rival team, meanwhile, secured a 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the quarterfinals, signaling strong form ahead of the next round.
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FORMATIONS
INTERMIAMI
Drake Callender; Tomas Avilés, Sergel Kryvtsov, Kamal Miller; DeAndre Yedlin, Jean Mota, Sergio Busquets, Diego Gomez, Jordi Alba; Leonardo Campana, Lionel Messi. DT: Gerardo Martino.
CINCINATI
Alec Kann; Alvaro Barreal, Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga, Ian Murphy, Santiago Arias; Obinna Nwobodo, Junior Moreno, Luciano Acosta; Aaron Boupendza, Brandon Vazquez. DT: Pat Noonan.